Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 22, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia reports 3 ballistic missiles targeted Riyadh area

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2026-03-22

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said Sunday three ballistic missiles were detected around the capital, as the kingdom and its Gulf neighbours face Iranian strikes in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks. "One missile was intercepted, while the other two fell in an uninhabited area," a spokesperson for the ministry posted on social media. Early Sunday morning, the Saudi Civil Defense issued a warning, before cancelling it seven minutes later afte......

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